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FIRE PREVENTION The Fire Prevention program insures that campus buildings and fire protection equipment are maintained in compliance with all appropriate state fire codes and safety policies of the University. The Fire Prevention staff inspects buildings, tests and recharges fire extinguishers, investigates fires and fire alarms, checks fire alarm systems, tests laboratory safety showers, and insures that all fire hydrants, fire pumps, standpipes, and sprinkler systems are in good working order. Construction plans are reviewed for compliance with fire codes and ordinances. Fire drills are performed periodically in all campus buildings. An educational program on fire safety, evacuation, and fire reporting is offered to all students and staff to demonstrate safe and correct procedures to avoid a fire and, if necessary, to escape in a fire situation. Education and training programs are available to any on-campus group on request. Programs include relevant audio visual presentations and hands-on fire extinguisher training. EH&S also serves as advisor to the Fire and First Aid Unit, a student group which performs fire prevention and first aid services at various University functions. |
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